Unscripted

Cortnie Schiess
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All things film; from directors to actors to movies to composers, Unscripted explores the creation of your favorite Hollywood hits!

  1. DEC 9

    No Matter How Small: Horton Hears a Who (Episode 12)

    Send us a text Dr. Seuss created whimsical worlds with words in his stories. And in 2008 a very small world with very small persons was brought to life in a giant way. Horton Hears a Who was not the first Dr. Seuss project to be brought to the screen but it was the first CG Dr. Seuss story. In todays episode we take a deep dive into the elephant sized struggles the crew ran into when creating Whoville and The Jungle of Nool. Find us on: Youtube: Unscripted Tik Tok: @unscripted.cs Instagram: @unscripted.cs Facebook: Unscripted Pod Sources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451079/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451079/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1L94V5zH5Y https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/jim-carrey-talks-about-voicing-dr-seuss-horton/#:~:text=by%20Fred%20Topel%20%7C%20February%205,thing%20solo%20in%20those%20cartoons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2T3LDl1yus https://www.awn.com/animationworld/going-see-elephant-how-dave-torres-brought-horton-life#:~:text=But%20as%20for%20Horton%2C%20he,forth%20to%20get%20Horton%20right. https://designingsound.org/2008/03/21/horton-hears-a-who/#:~:text=John%20Powell:%20Yes.,to%20be%20done%20in%20advance. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl509117953/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451079/awards/

    25 min

  2. NOV 25

    From World Domination to Father Figure (Episode 11)

    Send us a text Having a bad bad day? Just take a listen to this episode to lift your spirits. Gru had some bad bad days too before he became a father of three. Today we deep dive into the making of Despicable Me. One of my favorite movie franchises of all time! Tonight, we steal... THE MOON! Find us on: Youtube: Unscripted Tik Tok: @unscripted.cs Instagram: @unscripted.cs Facebook: Unscripted Pod Sources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1323594/?ref_=tt_mv_close https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1323594/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RVaJSZ5XG8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKl-PAacnT4 https://screencraft.org/blog/animated-advice-from-despicable-me-screenwriter-cinco-paul/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVaf73cwZBQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFs89APrmsQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VHPajVeTOM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDmlMdgj02k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDW39KDcCUk https://characterdesignreferences.com/art-of-animation-6/art-of-despicable-me - concept art/character designs Despicable Me DVD Special Features https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/what-was-the-inspiration-behind-despicable-me-minions https://disney-wb-au.fandom.com/wiki/Despicable_Me https://theneptunes.org/2010/07/pharrell-williams-talks-about-scoring-despicable-me/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g0BqmuU-CE

    24 min

  3. NOV 11

    Stop Motion Magic: The Making of A Nightmare Before Christmas (Episode 10)

    Send us a text What’s this? What’s this?! An episode all about The Nightmare Before Christmas! Join me as I take a peek under the bed to uncover the spooky magic that made this stop-motion legend possible. From Jack and Sally to Danny Elfman’s haunting score, it’s a trip through Halloween Town you won’t forget. Find us on: Youtube: Unscripted Tik Tok: @unscripted.cs Instagram: @unscripted.cs Facebook: Unscripted Pod Sources: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107688/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107688/fullcredits https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475344/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107688/releaseinfo http://www.dailyscript.com/scripts/nightmare-b4-xmas_early.html https://screenrant.com/nightmare-before-christmas-time-make-how-long/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbVmgF5ujxI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyUe4XWktl4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG1MY8b6wgI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tgyEdtR6NA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkpuB9a5Eg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Skellington#:~:text=Additionally%2C%20Jack%20hosts%20the%20Halloween,the%20character%20in%20each%20instance. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107688/awards/?ref_=tt_awd

    26 min

  4. OCT 27

    Behind the Screams: The Making of A Nightmare on Elm Street (Episode 9)

    Send us a text How did Wes Craven turn a terrifying dream into one of the most iconic horror films of all time? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) to uncover how a small budget, creative effects, and pure imagination gave birth to Freddy Krueger and changed the face of horror. We'll explore the real-life inspirations behind the film, the fantastic practical effects that brought the dream world to life, and how A Nightmare on Elm Street saved New Line Cinema. Whether you're a horror movie fan, filmmaker, or a lover of 1980s film, this episode reveals the untold stories, challenges, and behind-the-scenes of how the cult classic horror was made.  Find us on: Youtube: Unscripted Tik Tok: @unscripted.cs Instagram: @unscripted.cs Facebook: Unscripted Pod Sources:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087800/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087800/fullcredits/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/31-days-of-halloween/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-was-inspired-by-this-heinous-true-story/ https://www.classic-monsters.com/nightmare-elm-street-new-line-1984/ https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-true-stories-that-inspired-a-nightmare-on-elm-street#:~:text=In%20Never%20Sleep%20Again:%20The,add%20to%20his%20frightening%20allure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMIPeSjwoeg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myQ9I595_gQ https://people.com/nightmare-on-elm-street-at-40-looking-back-on-johnny-depp-film-debut-8740980#:~:text=In%202015%2C%20following%20Craven's%20death,in%20peace%2C%20old%20Wes.%22&text=All%20comments%20are%20subject%20to,readers%20in%20our%20comment%20sections. https://rue-morgue.com/exclusive-interview-heather-langenkamp-40-years-of-a-nightmare-on-elm-street/#:~:text=My%20agent%20sent%20me%20to,It%20was%20very%20thrilling. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6h1He-XvcZ0

    32 min

  5. OCT 13

    Episode 8: "The Wand Chooses the Wizard"

    Send us a text Harry Potter took the world by storm, introducing a whole new world of fantasy and fiction into the lives of people around the world. So take a break from the real world for a minute and take a step into the wonder and magic that was the making of one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Unlock the stories and mysteries behind Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, The Wizarding World is waiting for you to discover its secrets.  Find us on: Youtube: Unscripted Tik Tok: @unscripted.cs Instagram: @unscripted.cs Facebook: Unscripted Pod Sources: http://ecvwalsgrove.blogspot.com/2017/01/pre-production-process-of-harry-potter.html https://ew.com/gallery/harry-potter-23-astounding-props/?slide=351569#351569 https://ascmag.com/articles/making-magic-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/a38257921/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone-anniversary/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nq037-NoxI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s35gSHQRQrQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzIq53i_l-U https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Warner_Bros.#:~:text=Advertisement-,History,1%20million%20(US%242%2C000%2C000) https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1416332801/ Harry Potter A Journey Through A History of Magic by British Library Harry Potter Film Wizardry by Brian Sibley

    38 min
  6. Honest Opinions: Snow White (2025)

    JUN 16 · BONUS

    Honest Opinions: Snow White (2025)

    Send us a text Now presenting, Honest Opinions! Today's topic, Snow White. The live action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves hit theaters just a few months ago, March 2025. Today we sit down to discuss exactly what we thought of the film. Find us on: Youtube: Unscripted Tik Tok: @unscripted.cs Instagram: @unscripted.cs Facebook: Unscripted Pod Send us your inquiries or start a movie conversation with us on any of our social medias or contact us at: action.podcast1928@gmail.com

    27 min

  7. MAY 12

    Episode 7: "The One That Started It All"

    Send us a text In this weeks episode of Action! we travel back in time to the 1930's to discover how animated movies were made in the beginning. Join us as we uncover how "The Fairest of Them All" truly became the fairest of them all and how she became the one to bring one of our favorite studios to life.  Find us on: Youtube: Unscripted Tik Tok: @unscripted.cs Instagram: @unscripted.cs Facebook: Unscripted Pod Send us your inquiries or start a movie conversation with us on any of our social medias or contact us at: action.podcast1928@gmail.com Sources Used: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs_(1937_film) https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs https://www.voices.com/blog/whose-voices-starred-in-disneys-original-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/ The Making of Snow White - DisneyAvenue.com https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Multiplane_camera#:~:text=The%20most%20famous%20multiplane%20camera,Award%20for%20Animated%20Short%20Film Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Platinum Edition

    35 min

  8. 06/24/2024

    Episode 6: "May the odds be ever in your favor"

    Send us a text Welcome back to Unscripted! This week we take a look at the dystopian film genre with everyone's favorite dystopian book to film adaptation The Hunger Games. How accurate was the script? How did Jennifer Lawrence become Katniss? Listen to find out!  Find us on: Youtube: Unscripted Tik Tok: @unscripted.cs Instagram: @unscripted.cs Twitter: @unscriptedCS Facebook: Unscripted Pod Send us your inquiries or start a movie conversation with us on any of our social medias or contact us at: action.podcast1928@gmail.com Sources Used: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392170/fullcredits https://ew.com/article/2010/12/09/hunger-games-suzanne-collins/ https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/553088-hunger-games-script-ross-collins

    43 min
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All things film; from directors to actors to movies to composers, Unscripted explores the creation of your favorite Hollywood hits!

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  • Creator
    Cortnie Schiess
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Unscripted
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